XL Recordings celebrates 25th anniversary with star-studded box set

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Over its illustrious 25-year history, XL Recordings has released music from the likes of Radiohead, The White Stripes, Adele, Vampire Weekend, The xx, M.I.A., Tyler the Creator, and more. Now, the label is compiling songs by these artists and others for an expansive box set entitled, Pay Close Attention.

Featuring 33 audio tracks and 10 music videos, the compilation will be available as a four-LP vinyl box set and 2-CD/DVD deluxe package. A release date is set for August 25th (pre-orders are now ongoing). The full tracklist is posted below.

XL has also launched a new website chronicling the history of the record label. It will also offer new or unseen interviews and performances by XL artists, such as the two videos posted below. The first is a 15-minute documentary on Vampire Weekend dating back to to 2010’s Contra. The second features footage of Odd Future’s first-ever European tour.